Deals for 10 South Florida festivals and events

Fans came to love John Melendez during his 15 years on "The Howard Stern Show" on radio, and his popularity led to a ten-year run on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno". In addition to being a staff writ... [more+]

Fans came to love John Melendez during his 15 years on "The Howard Stern Show" on radio, and his popularity led to a ten-year run on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno". In addition to being a staff writer for Leno, Melendez developed and performed in many comedy sketches and correspondence pieces, including being the sole warm-up act. He's known for asking impertinent questions of celebrities on the red carpet and at press conferences, and for his stuttering, which he's turned into an asset, parlaying it into comedy, film and TV appearances. Now's your chance to see this likable, irreverent comedian in person at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton. [less-]

Texas-born singer-songwriter Casey James has gone from pop stardom as a Season Nine finalist on "American Idol" to down-home favorite with a debut disc that hit No. 2 on the "Billboard" U.S. country c... [more+]

Texas-born singer-songwriter Casey James has gone from pop stardom as a Season Nine finalist on "American Idol" to down-home favorite with a debut disc that hit No. 2 on the "Billboard" U.S. country charts and spawned the hits "Crying on a Suitcase" and "Let's Don't Call It a Night." But now, James has gone full-on blues with his latest album, aptly titled "Strip It Down", featuring 14 songs he wrote or co-wrote. Catch this multi-talented musician's latest gig at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale. [less-]

Mary Goodman is mourning the loss of her husband after 50 years of marriage and reflects back on her life in "From Door to Door". In a series of scenes between Mary, Deborah and Mary's mother, Bessie,... [more+]

Mary Goodman is mourning the loss of her husband after 50 years of marriage and reflects back on her life in "From Door to Door". In a series of scenes between Mary, Deborah and Mary's mother, Bessie, James Sherman's popular play follows these women as they progress from daughter to wife to mother, searching for visions of their own identity along the way. Spanning nearly 70 years of family history, "From Door to Door" at Broward Stage Door Theatre in Coral Springs is a heartwarming, bittersweet comedy that pays tribute to three generations of American women. [less-]

Like your theater a bit spicy? Then you'll enjoy the new comedy-drama by Michael Mizerany about two gay men and one bed. Heartfelt and often hilarious, "The Big D", presented by Ronnie Larsen, is a lo... [more+]

Like your theater a bit spicy? Then you'll enjoy the new comedy-drama by Michael Mizerany about two gay men and one bed. Heartfelt and often hilarious, "The Big D", presented by Ronnie Larsen, is a love story by the award-winning writer of the short play "20 Minutes and Counting" at The San Diego International Fringe Festival. After meeting in a bar, Todd and Charles begin a whirlwind romance full of passion, laughter, lust and sex. As they plan their big wedding, a devastating secret challenges their devotion and rocks the very foundation of their relationship. You'll definitely want to leave the kids at home because there's male nudity and other grown-up stuff, but "The Big D" is a climactic night of entertainment for adults with an appetite, at The Abyss Theatre in Wilton Manor. [less-]

America's Short Play Festival, "Summer Shorts", returns with some of the best brand-new, 10-minute plays and musicals in the country. This annual theatrical celebration showcases the diversity of Miam... [more+]

America's Short Play Festival, "Summer Shorts", returns with some of the best brand-new, 10-minute plays and musicals in the country. This annual theatrical celebration showcases the diversity of Miami through a 90-minute program of new comedies, dramas and mini-musicals. Don't miss this season's fun-filled collection of plays from talented writers, starring a company of South Florida theatre all-stars at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center. [less-]

At 54 years old, Terry Parker finds himself at a crossroads in his life. Suddenly single and unable to adjust to a world that has moved on without him, he wakes up one morning with a 28-year-old man h... [more+]

At 54 years old, Terry Parker finds himself at a crossroads in his life. Suddenly single and unable to adjust to a world that has moved on without him, he wakes up one morning with a 28-year-old man he met the night before. What starts out as a one-night stand soon becomes a journey of self-discovery for a man trying to move forward with the pressures of being middle-aged, gay and alone in the ever-changing landscape of today's America. Catch this world premiere by award-winning playwright Michael McKeever at The Abyss Theatre in Wilton Manors. [less-]

When Trisha Lee's daughter tells her she's no longer any gender, the incident causes a chain reaction all over town. And as Trisha Lee's tale exposes the hypocrisy of the small-minded Texas town -- fr... [more+]

When Trisha Lee's daughter tells her she's no longer any gender, the incident causes a chain reaction all over town. And as Trisha Lee's tale exposes the hypocrisy of the small-minded Texas town -- from the school to the church and even her friends -- she struggles to find peace with her daughter's new lifestyle. Award-winning actress Laura Turnbull stars in this funny and touching story about how we live now. Catch "The Pink Unicorn" at Fort Lauderdale's Empire Stage. [less-]

Park yourself down at Arts Garage to enjoy world-class music from established, Grammy-winning artists and exciting, new up-and-comers in a comfortable cabaret atmosphere in Delray Beach. From jazz, bl... [more+]

Park yourself down at Arts Garage to enjoy world-class music from established, Grammy-winning artists and exciting, new up-and-comers in a comfortable cabaret atmosphere in Delray Beach. From jazz, blues, Latin and soul to world music, classical, urban and hip-hop, Arts Garage attracts famed artists and "performers at the top of their game" ("Palm Beach Post") with its excellent acoustics and intimate, up-close seating. You're also welcome to bring your own food and drink to make your evening complete, or partake in snacks and sodas from the concessions stand. [less-]

On December 4, 1956, a twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley to Memphis' Sun Records. The rock 'n' roll musical "Million Dollar Quartet" was inspired by th... [more+]

On December 4, 1956, a twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley to Memphis' Sun Records. The rock 'n' roll musical "Million Dollar Quartet" was inspired by this legendary recording session -- the first and only collaboration between these true iconoclasts, each of whom had an undeniable influence on American music. This thrilling production takes you inside the studio with the four major talents who came together as a red-hot band for one unforgettable night, and features such enduring hits as "Blue Suede Shoes," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Great Balls of Fire" and "Hound Dog." A hit on Broadway, "Million Dollar Quartet" was nominated for 2010 Tony and Drama Desk Awards and now comes to the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. [less-]

Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, "Art" asks you how much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has ju... [more+]

Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, "Art" asks you how much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It's about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc doesn't have the proper standard to judge the work. Another friend, Ivan, is eager to please and tells Serge he likes the painting. Lines are drawn and these old friends square off over the canvas, using it as an excuse to relentlessly batter one another over various failures ... bordering on destroying their friendships. See "Art", written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Jessica Schulte, at The Vanguard in Fort Lauderdale. [less-]

Gather your girls and get ready to laugh the night away at the Ladies Night Out Comedy Tour with NeNe Leakes, Melanie Comarcho, Adele Givens, Sherri Shepherd, Sam Jay and Loni Love at the James L. Kni... [more+]

Gather your girls and get ready to laugh the night away at the Ladies Night Out Comedy Tour with NeNe Leakes, Melanie Comarcho, Adele Givens, Sherri Shepherd, Sam Jay and Loni Love at the James L. Knight Center in Miami! [less-]

Illusionist André Garré's latest show, "Incógnitas", leave behind gimmicks and props in order to reach audiences in a more intimate way. Psychology and spectacle mesh in a series of mind-bending il... [more+]

Illusionist André Garré's latest show, "Incógnitas", leave behind gimmicks and props in order to reach audiences in a more intimate way. Psychology and spectacle mesh in a series of mind-bending illusions and experiments that poses a provocative question: Do luck and chance really exist? Garré has wowed audiences all over the U.S., Spain, Mexico, Colombia and Panama, and performed magic TV shows in his native Venezuela and beyond. Catch him live, performing in Spanish, at Boca Black Box in Boca Raton. [less-]

We're going back to a sexier time -- The Reagan Era -- and the party has been raging hard in Hollywood. There, at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary rock venues, the liquor flows freely, the Lyc... [more+]

We're going back to a sexier time -- The Reagan Era -- and the party has been raging hard in Hollywood. There, at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary rock venues, the liquor flows freely, the Lycra is tight and the Aqua Net is in abundance. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and perspiring janitor) Drew longs to become the next Bon Jovi. But when he falls for a small-town girl, will the good times come to an end? One of the longest running shows in recent Broadway history, the Tony-nominated "Rock of Ages" features 28 eyebrow-scorching hits from Styx, Poison and many other monster bands of the '80s. Get ready to rock out at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. [less-]

If your Sunday brunch routine has gotten stale, glam up that waffle-mimosa combo with a dash of diva. Every weekend, Senor Frog's in South Beach hosts a slew of Miami's top female impersonators -- fro... [more+]

If your Sunday brunch routine has gotten stale, glam up that waffle-mimosa combo with a dash of diva. Every weekend, Senor Frog's in South Beach hosts a slew of Miami's top female impersonators -- from campy to vampy -- who'll spice up the stage with burlesque. You'll be treated to an open bar and brunch specialties served at your table while drag queen royalty like Tiffany Fantasia, Adora, Angie Ovahness, Poison Ivy, and special guests from "RuPaul's Drag Race" work the crowd and give you life. Plus, with the Queens VIP package, you get brunch and access to a full open bar, as well as premium seating near the front of the stage and a photo op with the cast. [less-]

Stand-up comic Myke Herlihy is one of the most lovable jerks you'll ever meet. After spending 13 years behind bars (serving drinks not time), Myke now takes his bartender's wit to the stage. Whether h... [more+]

Stand-up comic Myke Herlihy is one of the most lovable jerks you'll ever meet. After spending 13 years behind bars (serving drinks not time), Myke now takes his bartender's wit to the stage. Whether he's discussing his failed relationships, ranting about the trials and tribulations of being an unplanned father or reminiscing over the insanity that was his childhood, Myke always manages to find the light at the end of the tunnel. In 2012 and 2013 he was a semi-finalist in the annual "Florida's Funniest Comedian" competition, and in 2013 he was invited to perform at "The World Series of Comedy" in Las Vegas, "The Boston Comedy Festival" and "The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival." He's shared the stage with the likes of Ralphie May, Louie Anderson, Tom Rhodes, Michael Winslow, Pete Lee and Dustin Diamond -- now you can catch him live at the Boca Black Box. [less-]

A twister may never spirit you off to Oz, a wardrobe may never offer passage to Narnia, but traveling to the realm of the fairies is still possible -- just attend "A Midsummer Night's Dream". More mag... [more+]

A twister may never spirit you off to Oz, a wardrobe may never offer passage to Narnia, but traveling to the realm of the fairies is still possible -- just attend "A Midsummer Night's Dream". More magical than Hogwarts, more detailed than Middle Earth, the moonlit groves of Shakespeare's beloved comedy have charmed audiences for centuries. It is in these woods that four young lovers become caught in a quarrel between the king and queen of the faeries. When a group of local rustics are mixed into the madness, the comical snarl of spells seems impossible to unknot. But only a little more magic is needed and, as Puck puts it, "all is mended." "A Midsummer Night's Dream" now comes to life on stage at Miami Shores' Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center in Britten's adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic play. [less-]

Join everyone's favorite green, swamp-dwelling ogre as he sets off on a life-changing adventure in "Shrek The Musical Jr." presented by the Area Stage Company in Coral Gables. Accompanied by a wise-cr... [more+]

Join everyone's favorite green, swamp-dwelling ogre as he sets off on a life-changing adventure in "Shrek The Musical Jr." presented by the Area Stage Company in Coral Gables. Accompanied by a wise-cracking donkey, the reluctant hero sets off on a quest to reclaim the deed to his stolen land. Kids will love watching as he takes his journey, complete with a fearsome dragon, a feisty princess and a who's-who of classic children's book characters. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, this irreverently funny stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film champions the importance of real friendship and true love. [less-]

Kate Quigley is a standup comedian and actress. Recently host of the 2016 AVN Awards (airing on Showtime), Kate can currently be seen on MTV2's "Add-TV". Widely known as the "up for anything" star of ... [more+]

Kate Quigley is a standup comedian and actress. Recently host of the 2016 AVN Awards (airing on Showtime), Kate can currently be seen on MTV2's "Add-TV". Widely known as the "up for anything" star of "Undercover" on Playboy TV, Kate's other TV credits include "The Office" (NBC), "The Josh Wolf Show" (CMT), "The Danny Comden Project" (pilot for Warner Bros), "The Megan Mullally Show" (NBC), and "Talkshow with Spike Feresten" (FOX). She also hosts a podcast, #DateFails (which receives over 30,000 downloads per week) on Bill Burr and Al Madrigal's network, All Things Comedy. Kate tours as a headlining comedian and is a paid regular at the Improv, Laugh Factory, Icehouse, and Haha Comedy Club in Hollywood. She recently returned from an Armed Forces tour, performing for troops in Japan, Singapore, Guam, and Diego Garcia. Now see her live in Boca Raton at Boca Black Box. [less-]

A feast for classical piano lovers, five brilliant pianists from the 2017 Miami International Piano Festival Piano Academy will perform. This concert will also feature a gifted 10-year-old piano prodi... [more+]

A feast for classical piano lovers, five brilliant pianists from the 2017 Miami International Piano Festival Piano Academy will perform. This concert will also feature a gifted 10-year-old piano prodigy and great works by Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Bach-Busoni, Liszt, Ravel, Khachaturian, Godowsky and Scriabin. This recital in Fort Lauderdale's Aldolfo & Marisela Cotilla Gallery, located on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman Library, is part of the finale of the Festival, which invites emerging young artists from around the world to share the knowledge and experience of extraordinary musicians. [less-]

The Miami Music Festival brings together the next generation of great classical musicians and performers to put on world-class productions throughout Miami's summer season. From opera to Shakespeare t... [more+]

The Miami Music Festival brings together the next generation of great classical musicians and performers to put on world-class productions throughout Miami's summer season. From opera to Shakespeare to concerts by the MMF symphony, the Miami Music Festival showcases South Florida's best classical entertainment. Come out to the Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center in Miami Shores! [less-]